James Barton

Within the space of a month, Africa experienced two extraordinary cable disruptions that led to internet outages in at least 11 countries across the continent.

The benefits that broadband delivers are proven and measurable in terms of economics, and few would dispute that fibre is the optimal broadband technology in situations where it is feasible to deploy.

Apple has complied with an order from the Cyberspace Administration of China to pull WhatsApp and Threads from the Chinese version of the App Store.

e& UAE will use cloud interconnect solutions from Nokia to deliver services for hyperscalers in its home market.

Etiya CCO and board member Apostolos Kallis discusses digital transformation with Developing Telecoms Editor Manny Pham, and why it is essential for operators must begin their journeys or face being left behind in a rapidly changing landscape.

Uzbekistani operator Perfectum will use solutions from Qvantel to help monetise the 5G SA network that it is deploying in the market.

The UAE’s e& is reportedly considering an acquisition of Europe-focused United Group for as much as US$8.6 billion (€8 billion).

Angola Cables and Camtel have partnered to expand digital and connectivity services in Cameroon and the West Africa region.

Avanti has partnered with Q-KON to provide LEO satellite connectivity to customers across South Africa.

SES’ recent purchase of Intelsat is the latest example of major consolidation within the geostationary orbit (GSO) satellite sector, following on from mergers between Eutelsat and OneWeb as well as Viasat and Inmarsat.